# Mocast vs Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Mocast at 5.0 against Loop's 4.5. Mocast also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Loop's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Mocast costs $4.99 and Loop $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mocast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Mocast's written reviews are positive against 67% of Loop's.

Mocast ships an update every 9 months, Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mocast | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocast/id897185985/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | #86 |
| Size | 53 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krueger Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299293363) | [Augusto Simionato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734532605) |

## What reviewers say

### Mocast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mocast/id897185985)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

This app offers a personalized podcast listening experience with advanced queue management and full show notes search. Enjoy streamlined navigation and fast streaming without downloads. It features a sleek design and a fun disco theme for podcast enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Personalized playlist queue, Full show notes search, Streamlined UI, Fast streaming, no downloads, Play history, Disco theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-podcast-player/id6736364779)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

An independent podcast player designed for a superior audio experience on Apple devices. It offers features like sleep timers, chapter support, and automatic backups, all within a minimalist and privacy-focused interface.

**Highlights:** Sleep Mode with auto-pause timer, Episode chapter support, Podcast collections for sequential playback, Automatic iCloud backup, Privacy-first, no user tracking, Offline episode downloads, Podcast description translation

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mocast free?

Mocast costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop free?

Loop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mocast or Loop?

Mocast is rated higher. Mocast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Loop averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mocast or Loop have ads?

Neither Mocast nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mocast or Loop?

Mocast ships an update every 9 months, and Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Mocast was updated on September 30, 2026 and Loop on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mocast or Loop?

Mocast currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Loop at #86. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*